Body of fallen Milwaukee Marine returns home, given honor guard

Collins, 19, died on Saturday, October 5th while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan as an intelligence specialist. His death was listed by the Dept. of Defense as “non-hostile.”

Collins was assigned to Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. His body has returned to the United States.

Collins’ body will be flown from Dover Air Force Base in Delaware to the 128th Air Refueling Wing on Wednesday. From there, there will be a procession to Krause Funeral Home at 9000 W. Capitol Dr. Honor Guards from fire, police and EMS organizations are being requested to line the procession route — to honor Collins and his service to country.